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BCS Glossary of Computing and ICT 13th Edition
Author(s): Arnold Burdett (Author), Dan Bowen (Author), Diana Butler (Author), Aline Cumming (Author), Frank Hurvid (Author), Adrian Jackson (Author), John Jaworski (Author), Percy Mett (Author), Thomas Ng (Author), Penny Patterson (Author), Marianne Scheer (Author), Hazel Shaw (Author), Alfred Vella (Author), John Woollard (Author), David Fuller (Author), BCS Academy Glossary Working Party (Co-editor)
- Publisher: BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
- Publication Date: 20 Feb. 2013
- Edition: 13th
- Language: English
- Print length: 470 pages
- ISBN-10: 1780171501
- ISBN-13: 9781780171500
Book Description
The BCS Glossary is the most authoritative and comprehensive work of its kind on the market today. This unrivalled study aid and reference tool has newly updated entries and is divided into themed sections making it more than just a list of definitions. Written in a style that is easily accessible to anybody with an interest in computing, it is specifically designed to support those taking computer courses or courses where computers are used, including GCSE, A-Level, ECDL and 14-19 Diplomas in Functional Skills in schools and further education colleges.
Editorial Reviews
Review
As a computing teacher who has seen a lot of text books over the years, I would recommend the BCS Glossary as the essential companion for students studying the subject at any level. — Ian Daddo-Langlois New College Telford Remains the essential reference and support for those teaching or taking computer and ICT courses in schools, FE and universities from GCSE level onwards and cannot be recommended highly enough. — Ian Carey FCIEA The latest edition of the BCS Glossary has been expanded to include developments since 2008 in areas such as mobile broadband, tablets, apps and data storage. Updates include re-location of some definitions to more appropriate sections, expansion of the section on e-payment and comprehensive lists of common abbreviations and acronyms. The text is authorative yet clear, concise and easily understood. The Glossary is easy to use either by browsing the themed sections or using the comprehensive index. This resource is used by examination boards as a basis for their definitions and remains the essential reference and support for those teaching or taking computer and ICT courses in schools, FE and universities from GCSE level onwards and cannot be recommended highly enough. –Ian Carey FCIEA
About the Author
Compiled by members of the BCS Academy Glossary Working Party, many of whom are teachers. In creating the glossary, they have drawn heavily upon their many years of experience in the education sector, as well as their detailed knowledge of computing.
